Village News from PP

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		Village News from the May 2013 ‘Parish Paper’

			EDITORIAL The Editors wish to extend their condolences to Canon Brenda whose Mother died on 15^th April. Worshippers at St. Giles will remember her on the occasions she came to the church, and we join in sending Canon Brenda our best wishes.

	See also *Outside Events* including ~ Churches Together in Potters Bar including an appeal by Anne Price about HELP FOR ORPHANS – PLEASE ~~~~ the ‘MOSQUITO AIRCRAFT MUSEUM’ re-opening on Sunday, March 3^rdclick here to see full colour brochure ~~~ SIXTY PLUS (POTTERS BAR & SOUTH MIMMS) 60 Plus Lunch Club ******************************************************* Click here to read two articles entitled ‘Another look at Life’** and ‘A Look at Life Again’ by BA (Hons) University of Life ******************************************************* Click here to read three more articles entitled ‘Gardening’ , ‘I’ll do Dinners’ and ‘I Love Music’ by BA (Hons University of Life ***************************************************** Click here to read another article entitled ‘Village Reflections’ by Elizabeth Dempster ***************************************************** Click here to read another article entitled ‘Hot off the Press!’ by William Marsterson ***************************************************** Camps for Girls Camps for Girls has been providing holidays for girls for more than 60 years to give girls aged 12 to 16 a happy holiday in a Christian environment. This year’s Activity Week is based at the Heatree Activity Centre, Manaton, Dartmoor, Devon, from Saturday 10^th to Saturday 17^th August. See http://www.campsforgirls.org.uk for more details and an application form ***************************************************** Click here to read an article entitled BROADBAND UPDATE - Spend 5 mind to save hours on the Internet ***************************************************** Click here to read the South Mimms Village Diary **************************************************** New Organist needed as Professor Vince Emery will be leaving during this summer Click here to read more about why and what the job entails **************************************************** OPEN GARDENS DAY South Mimms and Ridge will have an Open Gardens Day on Sunday 26^th May, 2013 There will be approximately six gardens to visit within the two villages. Times 10.30 am-1.00 pm and 2.00 pm-4.30 pm. £5.00 per person to view all gardens. Refreshments will be available at some of the designated gardens. Full details will be in the May issue of the Parish Paper. If you are a keen gardener i.e. (Cottage-Vegetables- Floral) and would like to show your garden please contact the following by the 15^th April. Pam Rowell 01727 869 211. Linda Hedison 01707 651 067. ***************************************************** CRIME IN THE VILLAGE Please could all residents continue to report any crime in the village to the local police on telephone number 101. The local neighbourhood team are in the process of establishing Neighbourhood Watch in South Mimms and anyone who is interested in becoming a representative for your road please contact the Parish Clerk at: southmimmspc@btinternet.com . ***************************************************** SOUTH MYMMS PARISH COUNCIL Click here to read the Chairman’s Report at the APM on 7^thMarch, 2013 **************************************************** MYMMS & RIDGE SINGERS Meeting in St. Giles Church at 8.00 pm on Tuesdays. More voices are always welcome. As those who joined earlier in the year can confirm, you don’t need previous experience or the ability to read music. Just come along and enjoy the company and the fun. Call Val Jones on 01707 652196 ****************************************************** SOUTH MIMMS YOUTH AND COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION VILLAGE DRAW WINNERS April 2013 £50 No 19 S Carter. £30 No 90 M Bray. If anyone who has not got a number and would like to have one, please get in touch with Pam Rowell on 01727-869 211 A WHIST DRIVE is held every 2nd Thursday of the month at South Mimms Village Hall at 7.30 pm New members will be very welcome to come along and join us. Also see below for South Mimms Youth and Community Association forthcoming event. ******************************************************** South Mimms Youth Club Join our Village Hall Youth Club 7.00 pm to 9.00 pm Fridays - £2.00 admission Ages 8 to 14 years can become a member Great fun things to do Football, Hockey, Pool, Darts, Trampolining, Crafts and much more. The Wii game in action on large screen. Come and join us!! ********************************************************* St Giles C of E Primary School Click here to go to the school’s website Click here to read about the ‘Walking Bus’ Click here to read the dates of the School Church Services ‘****************************************************** Bell Ringing To learn more about Campanology or Bell Ringing and read the latest Bell ringing News CLICK here for St Giles', South Mymms OR CLICK here for St Margaret's, Ridge Come and see what the ringers do! Click here to read ‘Why the bells have been ringing’ We desperately need ringers at both churches (South Mymms and Ridge). Juveniles must be accompanied by an adult. Members come from London Colney, Potters Bar, Borehamwood, Hatfield, 1 from South Mymms and one from Finchley. ******************************************************** South Mymms Mother & Toddler Group *************************************************************** South Mimms Village Hall Management Committee (S.M.V.H..M.C.) ****************************************************************